Career Opportunities

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Galveston County Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, LGBTQ, genetic information or national origin. All applicants must pass Criminal Background check and drug screening.

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Paramedic

Make A Difference in your community and join our Emergency Medical Service Team!

Galveston County Health District is seeking a newParamedic!

This position is responsible for performing responsible and technical medical work dealing with emergency or non-emergency and/or lifesaving treatment of patients who are transported via Mobile Intensive Care Unit or Basic Life Support ambulance from the scene of an accident, home or other location to an emergency or non-emergency treatment facility. Incumbent must practice within the scope of their license and adhere to the protocols.

Knowledge of medical care and basic rescue techniques and ability to operate medical and basic rescue equipment utilized at the EMT-Paramedic level of pre-hospital emergency care

Knowledge of current principles and practices of emergency medical services, patient advocacy, and incident management

Knowledge of all aspects of emergency vehicle response, including working under stressful situations, in receiving and assessing information, then making appropriate decisions for response

Map reading and in navigating to call locations under stress and time constraints

Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules related to EMS and requirements pertaining to operation of ambulances and rescue vehicles

Knowledge of medical terminology, practices and procedures and applications of first aid, use, maintenance, security, and inventory of drugs, supplies, equipment and medical records

Current American Heart Association CPR, ACLS, and PALS Certified

Must have satisfactory DMV/MVR background check

Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles

Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable

Customer Service Oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent Computer Skills MS Office

Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary

Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy

Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements

Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening

An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.

Traditional Duties

Analyze patient situations and make appropriate triage decisions and calls for additional resources as required

Provides for patient’s safety and attends to emergency or non-emergency conditions before and after patient is moved to the ambulance

Request professional advice and/or treatment orders needed to administer to the patient in the effort to stabilize their injuries and maintain their well-being

Operate under standing orders and/or treatment protocols in critical situations, as written and authorized by the Medical Director

Provide continuing care, comfort and treatment of the patient while in route to a facility and reports any changes in a patient’s condition to the appropriate person(s) and accurately documents all patient care in the ePCR

Operate ambulance in accordance with state transportation laws/regulations and approved GCHD policies, procedures, and guidelines

Maintain the vehicle, supplies, and communications equipment in a state of operational readiness, including, but not limited to, cleanliness, functionality, attempting minor repairs and reporting major problems and/or deficiencies

The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) is the local public health agency for Galveston County, Texas.
GCHD provides services and programs that protect the everyday health and well-being of Galveston County.